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enBursaspor snap up Traore on three-year dealBursaspor have completed the signing of Mali international midfielder Bakaye Traore from Serie A side Milan on a three-year deal.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/bursaspor-snap-traore
The 29-year-old signed for Milan from Nancy in 2012 but struggled to establish himself at San Siro - spending last season on loan atKayseri Erciyesspor.
Having made 27 appearances in all competitions for the Super Lig outfit, Traore will again ply his trade in the Turkish top fight next term.
Traore helped Kayseri Erciyessporavoid relegation with a 14th-placefinish last time out but will likely be involved in European football with his new club.
Bursaspor will feature in theUEFA Europa League nextseason and Traore is hopeful of enjoying a successfultime with his new club.
"I'm so glad I came to Bursaspor," he told their official website.
"I will use all my strengths to help bringsuccess toBursaspor.
"Bursasporpreviously had the championship andI am here to repeat that.This past season, I saw how passionate thefans are. They impressed me a lot."
Milan also confirmed on Friday that they have purchased the full economic rights of midfielder Riccardo Saponara from Parma.
Saponara moved to San Siro in January 2013 after Milan purchased Empoli's share in him.
After spending the latter half of 2012-13 on loan at Empoli, he returned to Milan last season but managed just seven appearances.
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